OK, but is an enclosure only accessible via an access panel (I would
assume something like 2' x 2') considered a closet? I would think
that this falls under the definition of a concealed space rather than
a closet and would need to be analyzed under section 8.14.1.2 (2002).
The question then becomes, does this situation meet any of those criteria?
At 05:18 PM 7/29/2007, you wrote:
NFPA 101 [2006];30.3.5.4. In buildings sprinklered in accordance
with NFPA 13, closets less than 12 sq ft in area in individual
dwelling units shall not be required? to be sprinklered .Closets
that contain equipment such as washers ,dryers , furnaces, or water
heaters? shall be spriklered regardless of size.
Paragraph 30.3.5.4 exempts small closets from being sprinklered
because of the limited? fuel load [ I do not agree] characteristics?
of apartment unit closets.?The closets? exempted are limited? to
those within a living unit; closets in common building areas? are
not exempted . Also, any closet that contains HVAC equipment or
washers and dryers is not permitted? to take advantage? of the
sprinkler exemption due to the inherent ignition? sources and
combustible fuel load.
The electric heater in the fancoil? is not encased ,so the electric
resistance is open to the air stream that carries dust and particles
of paper and other matters?that can ignite.
mario berrios
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dk
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Subject: Fan Coil Enclosure in dwelling unit
No takers for my previous question. So re-posting it on the forum. Will
appreciate any reply.
Tony
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I remember this topic being discussed earlier, but I simply can't find it in
the archives.
Five storey residential building (actually 4 storey + loft), designed to
NFPA 13 (1996), has electric fan coil units in every suite enclosed within
the walls. From the fan coil there will probably be grilles/diffusers, open
to the suites. Also there might be an access panel for maintenance. Other
than that the space is not accessible and the construction is
non-combustible.
Question: would this space have to be sprinklered?
Commonsense says it shouldn't. We have electric fans in non-combustible
ceiling spaces, which are not sprinklered. Any code justification?
Tony
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